Difference between revisions of "Zildjian ZXT Titanium 20" Rock Ride"

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'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br>
 
'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br>
 
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian ZXT Titanium|ZXT Titanium]]<br>
 
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian ZXT Titanium|ZXT Titanium]]<br>
'''Weight:''' 2800g (2004 Serial Number), 2802g (2005 Serial number), 2816g, 2820g (2004 Serial Number), 2836g, 2863g <br>
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'''Weight:''' 2800g (2004 Serial Number), 2802g (2005 Serial number), 2816g, 2820g (2004 Serial Number), 2835g, 2836g, 2863g <br>
'''Median Weight:''' 2818g (n=6)<br>
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'''Median Weight:''' 2820g (n=7)<br>
 
'''Years of production:'''2003 - 2006<br>
 
'''Years of production:'''2003 - 2006<br>
 
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/N6qajJycJMk?si=XuOn-lNXMUJQtr0J ZXT Titanium 20" Rock Ride] <br>
 
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/N6qajJycJMk?si=XuOn-lNXMUJQtr0J ZXT Titanium 20" Rock Ride] <br>
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[https://youtu.be/_s_CAztT9_w?si=mvD-pfNmhkUeg_b9 ZXT Titanium 20" Rock Ride] <br>
 
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Rock Ride#ZXT Titanium|<<< - >>>]]<br>
 
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Rock Ride#ZXT Titanium|<<< - >>>]]<br>
 
'''Review:''' "The Rock and Medium rides were perfect sonic matches for the hi-hats. The Medium version was created to be a general-purpose ride. It exhibited great articulation, with a hint of dryness, a medium spread, and strong projection. Playing the bell with the tip of the stick didn't bring out quite everything that I wanted, but when I used the shoulder of the stick it cut through with a nice clang. <br>
 
'''Review:''' "The Rock and Medium rides were perfect sonic matches for the hi-hats. The Medium version was created to be a general-purpose ride. It exhibited great articulation, with a hint of dryness, a medium spread, and strong projection. Playing the bell with the tip of the stick didn't bring out quite everything that I wanted, but when I used the shoulder of the stick it cut through with a nice clang. <br>
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Meanwhile the Rock Ride was was dry and cutting, with a higher pitch and equally strong projection. Its bell was clear and solid. In fact, its sound was so pronounced that at times it reminded me of a cowbell. This characteristic immediately inspired me to explore some Latin-flavored ideas. The two rides complimented each other nicely when used together allowing for different voices to come from the same spectrum."<br>
 
Meanwhile the Rock Ride was was dry and cutting, with a higher pitch and equally strong projection. Its bell was clear and solid. In fact, its sound was so pronounced that at times it reminded me of a cowbell. This characteristic immediately inspired me to explore some Latin-flavored ideas. The two rides complimented each other nicely when used together allowing for different voices to come from the same spectrum."<br>
  
Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZXT Titanium Cymbals - Space-Age Percussion", Modern Drummer, February 2004, p.36)
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:Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZXT Titanium Cymbals - Space-Age Percussion", Modern Drummer, February 2004, p.36)
 
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''
 
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Latest revision as of 10:14, 25 October 2025

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Group: Rides
Type: Rock Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: ZXT Titanium
Weight: 2800g (2004 Serial Number), 2802g (2005 Serial number), 2816g, 2820g (2004 Serial Number), 2835g, 2836g, 2863g
Median Weight: 2820g (n=7)
Years of production:2003 - 2006
Sound file: ZXT Titanium 20" Rock Ride
ZXT Titanium 20" Rock Ride
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The Rock and Medium rides were perfect sonic matches for the hi-hats. The Medium version was created to be a general-purpose ride. It exhibited great articulation, with a hint of dryness, a medium spread, and strong projection. Playing the bell with the tip of the stick didn't bring out quite everything that I wanted, but when I used the shoulder of the stick it cut through with a nice clang.

Meanwhile the Rock Ride was was dry and cutting, with a higher pitch and equally strong projection. Its bell was clear and solid. In fact, its sound was so pronounced that at times it reminded me of a cowbell. This characteristic immediately inspired me to explore some Latin-flavored ideas. The two rides complimented each other nicely when used together allowing for different voices to come from the same spectrum."

Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Zildjian ZXT Titanium Cymbals - Space-Age Percussion", Modern Drummer, February 2004, p.36)


Artist/song where it can be heard: